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  • Which 2.2-litre petrol car to replace our Vectra? 30 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
    For many years my wife and I have been buying the Vauxhall 2.2-litre Vectra as we like its combination of size and power, we also like the fact that the...
  • Stiff seat recliner wheel 17 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Most modern cars have stiff and awkward plastic wheels at the base of the seat-back to adjust the recline angle. Release levers are far easier to operate,...
  • Can you recommend a replacement car for my Mercedes B180? 24 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I would like to replace my Mercedes B180. I'm looking for a comfortable car with a slightly larger boot than the Mercedes.
  • I'm looking for a new car to replace my Astra 17 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I currently own a Vauxhall Astra CDTi (120) - it's lovely but is seven years old and needs to be replaced. I am currently considering a Ford Focus or...
  • Replacing my Volkswagen estate - which MPV? 8 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I want to replace my 2000 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 petrol estate with something of a similar size. I need five seats plus room for a wheelchair, and it should...
  • Should I buy a high-mileage diesel car? 8 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking for a new car, costing around £3500, to replace my Mazda 6. I need a diesel for long journeys with good economy, comfort and reliability. I...
  • replacing a much loved Land Rover Discovery 28 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Sadly, we feel we may have to replace our 55 reg (bought new Feb 2006) Discovery 3 due to increasing repair bills. My husband feels we ought to economise...
  • Company lease Tiguan 4x4 - should I be looking at other models? 3 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I currently have a company lease VW Tiguan (which I'm happy with) and was going to exchange for another in March next year. I do 15K miles per year (22...
  • Is a diesel MINI suitable for short journeys? 14 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    The first car I owned was an early Mini (about a year after they were first introduced), which I loved. Now, at the age of 82, I want to return to a Mini...
  • Are there any issues with the Citroen C4 Picasso? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am about to buy a Citroen C4 Picasso petrol manual car. I travel about 10,000 miles a year with a few short trips and currently have a 2003 Renault Scenic....
  • Small automatic car - is it worth looking at the Mazda2 1.4 ASM? 6 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am learning driving automatic cars and thinking of buying a second hard small auto. I found that Mazda2 1.4 ASM seems cheaper than Toyata Yaris or...
  • Which car has five seats and room for a wheelchair? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking at replacing my 2000 1.8-litre petrol Volkswagen Passat Estate with something of similar size. I need five seats plus room for a wheelchair,...
  • Which large SUV is capable of towing a large caravan? 11 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am buying a large caravan and would appreciate your advice on which large car would suit my needs and budget with which to tow it. I can go up to about...
  • Can you recommend a car with a flat floor and easy access? 21 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
    As a long time reader of your column I do not recall anyone asking this question: Both my wife and I have leg trouble and need a car with a 'flat floor',...
  • Sister bought car - found to be damaged - what recourse? 7 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
    My sister has just bought a second hand MX5 from a main Mazda dealer (about 1 week ago). She has discovered that the bonnet and windscreen have small...
  • 2 into 1 28 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
    For years we have been a 2-car family - currently with a 6 yr old Toyota Verso and a Honda Civic that is 9 yrs old. My husband died in August and I need...
  • 1.6 Diesel Turbo Air Hose 5 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Hello I have a Volvo V50 1.6D, nearly 4 years old, 64000 Miles, with a hairline crack in the in the Turbo Air Hose and its replacement is recommended....
  • Copping out? 1 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I understand from very reliable sources (ex traffic police) that very few traffic police operate in the evening and especially weekends, with the number...
  • A new large car 27 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Car salesmen decline to confirm whether models are chain or belt cam. They are unwilling to disclose how much it will cost to replace belts at 50,000...
  • Buying a new or nearly new small car - what would you recommend? 19 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
    My daughter is a single parent with a four-year-old child and very happy with her 04 plate, manual, petrol, Jazz, but wants to change it for a new or nearly...
 

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